Albertans vote for their school board trustees as part of the municipal general elections.
Election day is Monday, October 20, 2025.
School board trustees are locally-elected representatives who play a critical role in shaping the future of public education. Locally-elected public, catholic and francophone school board trustees oversee and provide important governance for school boards in our education system. School boards are crucial decision-making bodies that guide the educational experiences of thousands of students across Alberta.
Why Run for School Board Trustee?
Guide for School Board Trustees
Our Guide for School Board Trustees outlines the vital role of a school board trustee in Alberta’s education system and the path to becoming one. It includes:
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An overview of trustees’ roles and responsibilities
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Skills trustees need to succeed
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Key considerations and details for trustee candidates
| English Download - Guide for School Board Trustees | French Download - Guide pour les conseillers scolaires |
Key Dates
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January 1, 2025 |
Nomination period opens and the earliest date a municipal, school or Ombudsman employee wishing to be nominated may notify the employer that they are taking a leave of absence. |
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May 1, 2025 |
Start of “election advertising period” in which local jurisdictions must maintain a register of third parties who engage in election advertising. |
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September 22, 2025 12:00 p.m. |
Nomination period closes. |
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September 23, 2025 |
Candidate may withdraw their nomination in writing, in person. |
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October 20, 2025 |
Election day. |
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October 22, 2025 4:00 p.m. |
Deadline to receive a request for a recount. |
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October 24, 2025 12:00 p.m. |
Recounts must be complete. |
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November 8, 2025 |
Last day for an elector to request a judicial recount. |
